[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 669 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 669

Supporting the designation of September 2018 as ``National Alcohol and 
                    Drug Addiction Recovery Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 4, 2018

    Mr. King (for himself and Mrs. Capito) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Supporting the designation of September 2018 as ``National Alcohol and 
                    Drug Addiction Recovery Month''.

Whereas the theme for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month in 2018 
        is ``Join the Voices for Recovery: Invest in Health, Homes, Purpose, and 
        Community'';
Whereas an estimated 72,000 people in the United States suffered a fatal 
        overdose in 2017, with an average number of 197 fatal overdoses per day;
Whereas there are roughly 25,000,000 people in the United States in recovery 
        from alcohol and drug addiction;
Whereas the total cost to the economy of prescription opioid misuse is 
        $78,500,000,000 annually, and includes the cost of healthcare, lost 
        productivity, addiction treatment, and involvement of the criminal 
        justice system;
Whereas people with substance use disorder face stigma from health professionals 
        as well as friends and family;
Whereas it has been demonstrated that that stigma is a major barrier for people 
        with substance use disorder to access treatment and engage in recovery; 
        and
Whereas peer-supported communities offer people with substance use disorder 
        better success in recovery, address personal and emotional effects of 
        addiction, and ease reintegration: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate joins the voices for recovery to invest 
in health, homes, purpose, and community in September 2018 and every 
month--
            (1) in recognizing the importance of education and 
        prevention of substance use disorder;
            (2) in exploring how integrated care, community, and sense 
        of purpose can lead to effective and sustainable treatment; and
            (3) in showing appreciation and gratitude for family 
        members, friends, and recovery allies who support individuals 
        in recovery.
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